OSHA Inspection: AJS HOLDINGS, LLC

Issued

May 11, 2017

Abate by

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  (a) AJS Holdings, LLC dba Sweet Leaf, LLC at 1475 S. Acoma St., Denver, CO 80223: On and before March 29, 2017, the employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d).  Employees worked as trimmers and applicators in the marijuana cultivation facility.  The employer has implemented work rules for the use of PPE; however a workplace assessment has not been performed and certified by the employer. Employees were exposed to physical and chemical hazards.  Abatement Note: The employer shall verify that the required workplace assessment has been performed through a written certification that shall include the following:       1)   Identifies the workplace evaluated;       2)   The person certifying that the evaluation has been performed;       3)   The date(s) that the hazard assessment was performed; and       4)   Which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.

Issued

May 11, 2017

Abate by

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix), in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations:  (a) AJS Holdings, LLC dba Sweet Leaf, LLC at 1475 S. Acoma St., Denver, CO 80223: On and before March 29, 2017, the employer did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix) of 29 CFR 1910.134, in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations. Employees worked as applicators in the marijuana cultivation facility.  The employees wore half-face tight fitting air purifying respirators with organic vapor cartridges.  This condition potentially exposed the employees to respiratory hazards.  (b) AJS Holdings, LLC dba Sweet Leaf, LLC at 1475 S. Acoma St., Denver, CO 80223: On and before March 29, 2017, the employer did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix) of 29 CFR 1910.134, in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations. Employees worked as trimmers in the marijuana cultivation facility.  The employees wore half-face tight fitting air purifying respirators with particulate cartridges.  This condition potentially exposed the employees to respiratory hazards.

Issued

May 11, 2017

Abate by

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested, or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (a) AJS Holdings, LLC dba Sweet Leaf, LLC at 1475 S. Acoma St., Denver, CO 80223: On and before March 29, 2017, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested, or required to use the respirator in the workplace. Employees worked as applicators and trimmers in the marijuana cultivation facility.  The employees wore half-face tight fitting air purifying respirators with organic vapor and particulate cartridges.  This condition potentially exposed the employees to respiratory hazards.

Issued

May 11, 2017

Abate by

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece was used, and at least annually thereafter:  (a) AJS Holdings, LLC dba Sweet Leaf, LLC at 1475 S. Acoma St., Denver, CO 80223: On and before March 29, 2017, the employer did not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece was used, and at least annually thereafter. Employees worked as applicators and trimmers in the marijuana cultivation facility.  The employees wore half-face tight fitting air purifying respirators with organic vapor and particulate cartridges.  This condition potentially exposed the employees to respiratory hazards.

Issued

May 11, 2017

Abate by

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed, implemented or maintained at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  (a)  AJS Holdings, LLC dba Sweet Leaf, LLC at 1475 S. Acoma St., Denver, CO 80223:  On and before March 29, 2017, the employer had not developed, implemented or maintained at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of 29 CFR 1910.1200 for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met. Employees worked as applicators and trimmers in the marijuana cultivation facility.  Employees sprayed insecticides and fungicides in the flower rooms that are enriched with carbon dioxide. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

May 11, 2017

Abate by

Jun 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  (a)  AJS Holdings, LLC dba Sweet Leaf, LLC at 1475 S. Acoma St., Denver, CO 80223:  On and before March 29, 2017, the employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.  The employer was still utilizing material safety data sheets rather than safety data sheets.  Employees worked as applicators and trimmers in the marijuana cultivation facility.  Employees sprayed insecticides and fungicides in the flower rooms that are enriched with carbon dioxide. This condition exposed employees to chemical hazards.